Bahasa Melayu

perch

Bahasa Melayu

English

perch, sit on a branch or high place, alight

To sit or rest on something raised, like a branch, bar, or ledge.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Burung itu bertenggek pada dahan pokok.

    The bird perched on a tree branch.

  2. Kucing itu menghinggap di pagar sebelum melompat turun.

    The cat perched on the fence before jumping down.

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What does “perch” mean in Malay?

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bertenggek; menghinggap

Used for resting on a raised place.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.